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HPE Smart Array P711m Controller
Overview
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HPE Smart Array P711m Controller
The HPE Smart Array P711m is a PCI-Express (PCIE) mezzanine card supporting shared and direct attached SAS Storage. It is one
of the highest performing controllers in the
storage performance for
Supports up to 108 zoned direct attached SAS or SATA hard drives per HPE Smart Array P711m Controller.
HPE Smart Array P711m Controller
What's New
• Support for HPE MSA 2040 Storage
Models
HPE Smart Array P711m/1G 6Gb FBWC 4-ports Ext Mezzanine SAS Controller
513778-B21
NOTE: For MDS600 host connectivity, P711m firmware 5.32 or higher, 6Gb BL SAS switch firmware 2.0.1.0
switch firmware 2.0.1.0or higher and D2600/D2700 firmware 1.34 or higher are required.
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HPE 6Gb/s SAS portfolio and provides new levels of reliability, connectivity, and
HPE Blade servers through its support of the latest SCSI technology and advanced RAID capabilities.
or higher and MDS600 firmware 3.44 are required.
NOTE: For D2600/D2700 support in Blade configuration, P711m firmware 5.32 or higher, 6Gb BL SAS
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Standard Features
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The Smart Array
Advantage
• The innovative design of Hewlett Packard Enterprise and integration work within the Smart
Failure Warranty means Systems Insight Manager not only reports
Key Features
• Smart Array PCIe mezzanine card that connects to a HPE 6Gb/s SAS BL Switch through the c-
paths are load balanced for improved performance when
Online Management
Features
•
Performance
• Eight (8) 6Gb/s SAS physical links distributed across 4 external 2x ports which supports up to
attaching 2 SAS cables from any quad of 6G SAS Switch ports to the 2 ports on the MDS600
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Array family of products creates customer value that is unmatched in the industry. Use of
Smart Array products across multiple applications results in a much lower Total Cost of
Ownership (TCO) than any other server storage RAID product. The HPE Smart Array family
brings an unparalleled return on investment.
• Data Compatibility Data Compatibility with all Serial Smart Array controllers allows simple
and easy upgrades any time needs for higher performance, capacity, and availability increase.
• Consistent Configuration and Management Tools. All Smart Array products utilize a
standard set of management and utility software. These tools minimize Total Cost of
Ownership (TCO) by reducing training requirements and technical expertise necessary to
install and maintain HPE server storage.
• Pre-Failure Warranty Pre-
when a drive is going to fail but allows replacement of failing drives prior to actual failure. For
complete details, consult the HPE Support Center or refer to your HPE Server documentation
Class enclosure high-speed mid-plane supporting shared SAS storage.
• Eight (8) 6Gb/s SAS physical links distributed across 4 external 2x ports to supports up to 4
6Gb/s SAS Switches
• Storage interface (SAS/SATA)
o 6Gb/s SAS technology delivers up to 600 MB/s per physical link.
o 3Gb/s SATA technology delivers up to 300 MB/s for directly attached SATA drives.
o Mix-and-match SAS and SATA drives. Deploy drive technology as needed to fit the
computing environment.
o Support for SAS tape drives, SAS tape autoloaders and SAS tape libraries.
• RAID controller features
o 1 GB flash-backed write cache (not all of which is available for user data)
o RAID 0, 1, , 5, 6, 50, 60
o RAID configuration for shared storage is controlled by the Array Controller of
enclosure the array
RAID 0.1.3, 5.6.10.50
• License key for Smart Array Advanced Pack (SAAP) included
• Software consistency among all Smart Array family products: Array Configuration Utility,
Systems Insight Manager, Array Diagnostic Utility (ADU) and SmartStart
• 1G Flash Backed Write Cache (FBWC) provides indefinite write cache data retention in the
case of unexpected power outage.
• Multi-path support available in Smart Array firmware when using zoned direct attached
storage. Both direct attached storage
using the enclosure in dual domain mode using SAS HDDs.
Online Array Expansion
• Online RAID Level Migration Online Stripe Size Migration Online Spares (Global)
• User Selectable Expand and Rebuild Priority
• Online Logical Drive Extension Availability
4 6Gb/s SAS Switches
• 6Gb/s SAS (600MB/s bandwidth per physical link)
• The P711m supports higher performance between the 6G SAS Switch and MDS600 by
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Standard Features
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IO module to create an 8x wide SAS port
Capacity
Dependent upon attached enclosures and arrays.
NOTE:
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(HPE P2000 G3 Modular Smart Array Systems)
Availability
Provides increased server uptime by providing advanced storage functionality:
Fault Tolerance RAID
Descriptions
Keeps data available and server running while a failed drive is being replaced; several fault tolerance
configurations are supported including:
(Distributed Data Guarding): Supported with a minimum of 3 drives. This allocates one
parity group can sustain a single drive failure without
NOTE:
Module Option Kit or to D2600/D2700 with dual domain SAS HDDs
paths to each HDD, enabling the server to endure P711m port failures, switch failures, cable pulls,
cable failures, and MDS600 IO module failures without interruption of normal storage I/O.
NOTE:
Arrays at: https://www.hpe.com/h20195/v2/gethtml.aspx?docname=c04168365
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• 1G Flash Backed Write Cache
Please see the QuickSpecs for Technical Specifications and additional information:
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HPE MSA 2040 Storage)
HPE 600 Modular Disk System)
• Online RAID Level Migration (between any RAID level)
• Online Capacity Expansion
• Logical Drive Capacity Extension
• Global Online Spare
• Pre-Failure Warranty
• RAID 6 (Advanced Data Guarding): Supported with a minimum of 4 drives. This allocates two
sets of parity data across drives. This level of fault tolerance can withstand a double drive
failure without downtime or data loss.
• RAID 60: Supported with a minimum of 8 drives. This volume is composed of two or more
RAID 6 sub-volumes (parity groups) where data is striped across each parity group as if it
were a single physical drive. Each RAID 6 parity group can sustain up to two drive failures
without incurring data loss.
• RAID 5
set of parity data across drives. This level of fault tolerance can withstand a single drive failure
without downtime or data loss.
• RAID 50: Supported with a minimum of 6 drives. This volume is composed of two or more
RAID 5 sub-volumes (parity groups) where data is striped across each parity group as if it
were a single physical drive. Each RAID 5
incurring data loss.
• RAID 1 & 10 (Drive Mirroring): Supported with a minimum of 2 drives. This allocates half of
the drive array to the data and the other half to the mirrored data, providing two copies of the
data.
• RAID 1 ADM & 10 ADM (Advanced Data Mirroring): Supported with a minimum of 3 drives.
RAID 1 ADM creates redundant copies of the data using 3 drives. RAID 10 ADM stripes data
across two or more sets of RAID 1 ADM volumes. This level of fault tolerance can withstand a
double drive failure within a RAID 1 ADM volume without downtime or data loss.
When the P711m is connected to the MDS600 configured with the HPE MDS600 Dual I/O
See Enclosure QuickSpecs for descriptions of RAID levels specific to the HPE P2000 G3
, there are multiple physical
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Fault Recovery
Minimizes downtime, reconstructs data, and facilitates a quick recovery from drive failure
corruption. A new version of firmware can be flashed to the ROM while the controller maintains
rking version of firmware. If the firmware becomes corrupt, the controller will
Ease of Use
Consistency and Upgradeability make the Smart Array family unique in the industry:
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• Recovery ROM: This feature provides unique redundancy that protects from a ROM image
the last known wo
revert back to the previous version of firmware and continue operating. This reduces the risk
of flashing firmware to the controller.
• On-Line Spares: There is no limit to the number of spare drives that can be installed prior to
drive failure. If a failure occurs, recovery begins with an On-Line Spare and data is
reconstructed automatically.
• GUI based configuration, management and diagnostic software tools
• Common data format between generations of products
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Compatibility
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Supported Servers
HPE ProLiant Server Blades
HPE ProLiant BL280c G6
HPE ProLiant BL460c G6 & G7
HPE ProLiant BL465c G6 & G7
HPE ProLiant BL490c G6 & G7
HPE ProLiant BL620c G7
HPE ProLiant BL680c G5 & G7
HPE ProLiant BL685c G6 & G7
HPE Integrity Server Blades
HPE Integrity BL860c i2
HPE Integrity BL870c i2
HPE Integrity BL870c i4
HPE Integrity BL890c i2
HPE Integrity BL890c i4
NOTE: Some servers listed above may be discontinued.
NOTE:
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Operating Systems and
Virtualization Software
Support for ProLiant
Servers
Microsoft Windows 2003
Microsoft Windows 2008 R2
SLES 10
SLES 11
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
VMware ESX 4.0
VMware ESX 4.1
VMware ESXi 5.0
HP-UX 11iv3
NOTE: For more information on Hewlett Packard Enterprise Certified and Supported ProLiant
Servers for OS and Virtualization Software and latest listing of software drivers available for your
server, please visit our Support Matrix at:
http://www8.hp.com/us/en/products/servers/management/operating
support-matrix.html
Software Suite
All Smart Array products share a common set of configuration, management and diagnostic tools,
including Array Configuration Utility, Array Diagnostic Utility (ADU), and Systems Insight Manager. This
software consistency of tools reduces the cost of training for each successive generation of product and
takes much of the guesswork out of trouble
ownership by reducing training and technical expertise necessary to install and maintain
storage.
Systems Insight Manager
• Powerful server and server options/storage manager tool
HPE Array Configuration
Utility
• Powerful Web based configuration utility for all Smart Array
connection from anywhere in the world
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For more information on supported server options, please refer to appropriate server
-environments/os-
.
shooting field problems. These tools lower the total cost of
HPE server
• Monitors over 1200 system wide parameters
• Configuration/Diagnostic Utilities
(ACU)
controllers
• Provides a graphical view of HPE server drive array configurations
• Allows for management of multiple arrays over a secure internet
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• Easy to use Wizards for configuration
HPE Option ROM
Configuration for Arrays
(ORCA)
• An alternative method for easily viewing, creating, and deleting
HPE Storage
Management Utility
• Initial System Configuration Wizard is the easiest and simplest
HPE Array Diagnostic
Utility
• In depth diagnostic and reporting utility for all Smart Array
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• Runs offline (via Smart Start) and online on Windows
(ADU)
multiple arrays and logical volumes during system power up.
• For advanced array configurations use ACU
method for configuring the storage system initially.
• Command Line Interface (CLI) for command level method of
configuring and managing the storage
• Main User Interface for multi-server environments that need
customization for creation of storage Luns and targets.
• P2000 G3 Arrays can be configured using Storage Management
Utility (SMU) or Command Line Interface (CLI) both of which are
embedded in the P2000 G3 Array controller firmware.
controllers
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Service and Support
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Warranty
The warranty for this device is 3 years parts only.
Pre-Failure Warranty: Drives attached to the Smart Array Controller and monitored under Insight
Manager are supported by a Pre
Support Center or refer to your
Software Product
Services
Standalone telephone support
Rights to new license version
Media and documentation updates
Hardware Product
Services
Installation services
On-site maintenance (includes warranty support)
Response time upgrades during the warranty period
Post-warranty coverage
RAID setup and performance consulting via statement of work
Warranty Upgrade
Option
Response - Upgrade on-site response from next business day to same day 4 hours
Coverage - Extend hours of coverage from 9 hours x 5 days to 24 hours x 7 days
Duration - Select duration of coverage for a period of 1, 3, or 5 years
Warranty upgrade options can come in the form of Care Packs, which are sold at the HPE System level
this product attaches too.
HPE Care Pack
Information
HPE Care Pack is defined as an upgrade to the product warranty attribute, available for a specific
duration and hour
attaches too.
HPE Care Pack is not available for less than the product's warranty duration.
HPE Care Pack is available for sale anytime during the warranty period for most products, but the
commencement date will be the same as the Warranty Start Date (delivery date to end user customer).
Proof of purchase may be required.
HPE Pointnext operational services are prepaid.
NOTE: For additional HPE Care Pack (hardware & software) information, as well as orderable part
numbers, please refer to the URL: http://www.hp.com/hps/carepack/
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-Failure (replacement) Warranty. For complete details, consult the HPE
HPE Server Documentation.
s
s of coverage. Care Packs for this option is sold at the system level this option
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HPE Disk Storage
Systems
Disk Enclosures and Storage Array
HPE D2000 Disk Enclosures
HP D2600 Disk Enclosure
NOTE: Supports 12 LFF drives, and SAS 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s.
AJ940A
HPE D2700 Disk Enclosure
NOTE: Supports 25 SFF drives, and SAS 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s.
AJ941A
NOTE: Please see the supported Disk Enclosure QuickSpecs for a list of compatible
hard drives:
https://www.hpe.com/h20195/v2/gethtml.aspx?docname=c04111697
HP MDS600 with Dual I/O Modules Disk System
AJ866A
HP MDS600 Dual I/O Module Option Kit
NOTE:
AP763A
NOTE: Please see the supported Disk Enclosure QuickSpecs for a list of compatible
hard drives:
https://www.hpe.com/h20195/v2/gethtml.aspx?docname=c04140213
HPE MSA 2040 Storage
HP MSA 2040 SAS Dual Controller LFF Storage
C8S54A
HP MSA 2040 SAS Dual Controller SFF Storage
C8S55A
NOTE: Please see the supported MSA QuickSpecs for a list of compatible hard
drives: https://www.hpe.com/h20195/v2/gethtml.aspx?docname=c04123144
Mini SAS to Mini SAS
Cables
HPE External Mini SAS 2m Cable
407339-B21
HPE SAS Switches
HPE 6Gb SAS Switch Single Pack for HPE BladeSystem c-Class
BK763A
HPE 6Gb SAS Switch Dual Pack for HPE BladeSystem c-Class
BK764A
NOTE: Please see the QuickSpecs for Technical Specifications and additional
information at:
https://www.hpe.com/h20195/v2/gethtml.aspx?docname=c04123176
HPE c Class Blade
Enclosures
HP BLc7000 Configure-to-order 3 In LCD ROHS Enclosure
507019-B21
HP BLc7000 Enclosure with 1 Phase 2 Power Supply 4 Fan ROHS ICE License
507014-B21
HP BLc7000 Enclosure with 1 Phase 6 Power Supply 10 Fan FI ROHS ICE License
507015-B21
HP BLc7000 Enclosure with 3 Phase 6 Power Supply 10 Fan INTL ROHS ICE License
507016-B21
HP BLc7000 Enclosure with 3 Phase 6 Power Supply 10 Fan ENG ROHS ICE License
507017-B21
HPE P2000 G3 Modular
Smart Array Systems
P2000 G3 SAS Controller
HP P2000 G3 SAS MSA Array System Controller
NOTE: Four 6Gb SAS ports per controller.
AW592A
P2000 Chassis
P2000 Controller-less Chassis (AC-powered)
HP P2000 LFF Modular Smart Array Chassis
NOTE: Will accept one or two controllers or Disk Enclosure I/O modules.
AP838A
HP P2000 SFF Modular Smart Array Chassis
NOTE:
AP839A
Configured Units, 6 Gb SAS Systems
HP P2000 G3 SAS MSA Dual Controller LFF Array System
AW593A
HP P2000 G3 SAS MSA Dual Controller SFF Array System
AW594A
Disk Enclosures
HP P2000 Dual I/O LFF Drive Enclosure
AP843A
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ated Options
Includes all MDS600 supported bundles.
Will accept one or two controllers, not I/O modules.
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NOTE: Twelve 3.5" drive bays w/ two .5m mini-SAS to mini-SAS cables. Used with
single or dual controller LFF or SFF array head.
HPE P2000 LFF Drive Enclosure I/O Module
NOTE:
AP838A to create a single I/O JBOD.
AJ844A
HPE Tape Backup
Tape Autoloaders
HP 1/8 G2 LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS Tape Autoloader
BL536A
HP 1/8 G2 LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS Tape Autoloader
AK377A
HP 1/8 G2 Ultrium 920 SAS Autoloader
AH558A
Tape Libraries
HP MSL2024 1 LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS Tape Library
AK378A
HP MSL2024 Ultrium 920 SAS Tape Library
AH559A
HP MSL2024 1 LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS Tape Library
BL537A
HP MSL4048 2 LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS Tape Library
AK380A
HP MSL4048 2 LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS Tape Library
BL538A
HP MSL8096 2 LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS Tape Library
AK382A
HP MSL8096 2 LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS Tape Library
BL539A
NOTE: Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends a maximum of 2 tape drives per
6Gb/s SAS BL Switch and 64K transfer sizes. Attaching a library with 4 tape drives
requi
attaching 2 drives to the redundant 6Gb/s SAS BL Switch. Attaching more than 2
tape drives per switch and transfer sizes greater than 64K could result in a failed
backup or restore. A fu
more than 2 tape drives to be attached to a switch.
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Cable not included. Designed exclusively for use with the LFF chassis PN
res purchasing a second tape library SAS cable (AN975A or AN976A) and
ture release of firmware on the tape library drives will allow
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Technical Specifications
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Dimensions
4 in x 4.5 in x 0.8 in (10.1 cm x 11.4 cm x 2 cm)
Disk Drive and Enclosure
Protocol Support
SAS protocol: 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s, or 1.5Gb/s
SATA protocol: 3Gb/s or 1.5Gb/s
SAS Connectors
Four (4) 2x connectors external
Memory Bus Speed
DDR2-800 (6.4 GiB/s maximum bandwidth)
SAS Port Link Rate
6Gb/s per physical link
Software Upgradeable
Firmware
Yes
Cache Memory
1 GB capacity (not all of which is available for user data)
64
Flash
Tether to capacitor pack
Removable
Logical Drives Supported
512 logical drives external for shared storage
64 logical drives for direct attached storage
Maximum Capacity
Variable depending on attached enclosure
Memory Addressing
64-bit, supporting servers memory space greater than 4 GB
RAID Support
RAID 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 50 on P2000 SA G3
Maximum Number of
Physical Drives
108 for direct attach storage
149 small form factor drives or 96 large form factor for shared storage
Upgradeable Firmware
Flashable ROM with redundant firmware images
Environment-friendly
Products and Approach
End-of-life Management
and Recycling
Hewlett Packard Enterprise offers end-of-life product return, trade-in, and
recycling programs, in many geographic areas, for our products. Products
returned to Hewlett Packard Enterprise will be recycled, recovered or
disposed of in a responsible manner.
http://www8.hp.com/us/en/hpe/hp
information/livingprogress/environmentalprogress/product
recycling.html#.V
The EU
treatment information for each product type for use by treatment facilities.
This information (product disassembly instructions) is posted on the
Hewlett Packard Enterprise web site. These instr
recyclers and other WEEE treatment facilities as well as HPE OEM
customers who integrate and re-sell Hewlett Packard Enterprise equipment.
http://www8.hp.com/us/en/hpe/hp
information/livingprogress/environmentalprogress/product
recycling.html#.V-lPA_krKiM
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Summary of Changes
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Date
Version History
Action
Description of Change
23-Oct-2017
Version 14
Added
Care Pack naming and Service and Support- Parts and
Materials updated.
07-Oct-2016
From Version 12 to 13
Changed
QuickSpecs was rebranded.
08-Nov-2013
From Version 11 to 12
Added
Added Support for HPE MSA 2040 Storage.
10-Sep-2013
From Version 10 to 11
Changed
Related Options was revised.
12-Dec-2012
From Version 9 to 10
Changed
Change made in Compatibility section to Supported
Servers, servers added.
03-Ago-2012
From Version 8 to 9
Changed
Changes made in the Related Options and Compatibility
sections.
06-Mar-2012
From Version 7 to 8
Changed
A link change was made in the Hard Drives section.
18-Nov-2011
From Version 6 to 7
Changed
Server Support and Operating Systems and Virtualization
14-Nov-2011
From Version 5 to 6
Changed
Models, Operating Systems and Virtualization Software
24-Oct-2011
From Version 4 to 5
Changed
Changes were made to the Notes in the Models section.
30-Sep-2011
From Version 3 to 4
Changed
Changes were made throughout the QuickSpecs.
01-Jul-2011
From Version 2 to 3
Changed
Changes were made throughout the QuickSpecs to include
the removal of "StorageWorks".
29-Apr-2011
From Version 1 to 2
Changed
Changes were made throughout the QuickSpecs.
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